Whitewater Rescue 2 Course: Mersey River Tasmania Paddle Tasmania will conduct a Whitewater River Rescue Course at the Mersey River. The course will commence at 9.00 am. This course is suitable for people with some experience in paddling whitewater - Grade 2 and above. Assessment for the Paddle Australia Whitewater Rescue 2 Award is possible during the weekend for an additional cost of $25, you will be invoiced separately by Paddle Australia for this once you successfully complete the course This course will cover the following topics: · Principles of rescue · Throwbagging: dry land · Passive whitewater swimming · On-water Throwbagging · Aggressive whitewater swimming · Shallow river crossing (Wading) · Entrapment · Risk management · Knots · Mechanical advantage · River first aid · Evacuations · Towing for gear retrieval · Simulated Rescues Participants should bring:- Kayak/canoe and all paddling gear – including several changes of paddling clothing, 
 wet/dry suit is recommended – it will be cold! - Throwbag - Rescue gear that you normally take on paddling trips - First Aid kit - waterproofed - Food for the weekend - Paper and pen Accommodation will either be camping at the Berlin Wall or at the Arm River Camp - this will be confirmed closer to the practical course. Please bring camping gear in the case that the location needs top be changed due to water availability. This course is a prerequisite for the White Water Instructor Training and Assessment Course immediately following. To complete this course participants will need to complete: Assessment Tasks: You must complete a quiz BEFORE undertaking the practical component of the course. You must also submit a logbook including: Ten Grade 2 Whitewater activities of a minimum of two hours duration in varying river heights and locations.These MUST be submitted within 3 months of completing the practical course. For more information on the skills you will learn and be assessed against please see the Paddle Australia Guidelines HERE. Invoice must be paid within 7 days to ensure your place on the course. Cancellation Fees apply: 21 days or more prior to course full refund 20-14 days prior to course 10% of course fee retained 13-2 days prior to course 15% of course fee retained less than 48 hours no refund. |